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New Horror-Comedy 'They Will Kill You' Fails to Deliver on Satanic Premise
The film's stylish setting and Zazie Beetz's performance can't save it from an underwhelming plot.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:28pm
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The new horror-comedy film 'They Will Kill You' centers around an exclusive, well-appointed apartment building in New York City called The Virgil, which has a dark secret - it's overrun by murderous satanists. While the film offers a stylish premise and some bloody fun, along with a fierce performance by Zazie Beetz, it ultimately never grows into the infernal romp it aspires to be, according to a review by AP's Mark Kennedy.
Why it matters
The film's failure to fully capitalize on its intriguing satanic premise highlights the challenges of blending horror and comedy effectively on screen. As a high-profile release, 'They Will Kill You' had the potential to deliver a cult classic, but instead falls short of becoming the kind of gleefully over-the-top horror-comedy that fans of the genre crave.
The details
Set primarily within the luxurious confines of The Virgil apartment building in New York City, 'They Will Kill You' follows the residents as they become entangled in a web of Satanic rituals and gruesome murders. The film features a standout performance by Zazie Beetz as one of the building's tenants, but the overall plot never quite lives up to the stylish setup.
- The film 'They Will Kill You' was released on April 2, 2026.
The players
Zazie Beetz
An American actress who stars in the horror-comedy film 'They Will Kill You'.
The Virgil
An exclusive, well-appointed apartment building in New York City that serves as the primary setting for the film 'They Will Kill You'.
The takeaway
While 'They Will Kill You' had the potential to be a cult classic horror-comedy, the film ultimately fails to fully capitalize on its intriguing satanic premise, leaving audiences disappointed despite the stylish setting and Zazie Beetz's strong performance.
